Step 4: Make the tare
Shoyu tare
- soy sauce300 g
- mirin40 g
- kombu10 g
- bonito flakes10 g
Set a container over a scale and add the soy sauce, kombu, and mirin. Put a lid over the top and set it in the fridge to cold steep for at least 6 hours or up to 2 days.
- Cold steeping gets you the best flavor. In a pinch, you could skip this step.
Pour the mixture into a pot and heat to 160°F/71°C, and hold there for about 10 minutes. Remove the kombu and add in the dashi flakes. Heat to 180°F/82°C and hold for 10 minutes being careful not to .
Strain the mixture into a jar or squirt bottle. Stores in the fridge indefinitely.
- Use 30 g per 350 g of UNSALTED soup (~10%) If your soup has salt in it already, use less and adjust to taste.